New Range Rover P400e provides silent luxury

Athlone Advertiser, Thu, Oct 19, 2017

The new Range Rover Hybrid

Always representing the pinnacle of luxury travel, Range Rover continues to redefine the luxury SUV, this time by introducing a plug-in hybrid powertrain. This new evolution of the iconic brand brings new levels of efficiency, capability, refinement, and desirability.

The exterior design has evolved, while heightened comfort and new consumer technologies have been added to the cabin. Comfort-enhancing functions transform the travelling experience for the driver and passengers.

The front seats feature 24-way movement thanks to the new seat frames, with wider and deeper foams as well as heated arm rests. In the rear a completely redesigned cabin and seating layout create a tranquil sanctuary with no compromise to the rear load space. If you’re working while being driven, up to 17 connection points including domestic plug sockets, USB, HDMI and 12-volt are all available.

The cabin is tailored for relaxation with luxurious seats offering 25 massage programmes. Wider, softer seats offer sumptuous comfort. Reclining by up to 40 degrees, they make the most of the additional 186mm legroom and can be deployed at the touch of button.

For additional convenience and personalisation, all seat functionality can be controlled via a smartphone app, whether inside or outside the vehicle. The elegance of the interior has been elevated by the integration of the most advanced infotainment system yet created by Jaguar Land Rover. Two HD 10-inch touch-screens on the centre console work together, and information can be swiped from one to the other.

Jaguar Land Rover’s move away from conventional internal combustion engines continues with the Range Rover P400e. The P400e provides sustainable performance by combining a 300PS 2.0-litre four-cylinder Ingenium petrol engine with a 116PS electric motor. The combined power – available through the permanent four-wheel drive system – delivers 0-100km/h in 6.8 seconds and a maximum speed of 220 km/h.

The Range Rover P400e can run on a combination of the petrol and electric motors, or the electric motor alone, the ideal solution for quiet, emission-free journeys. When rapid-charging, the 131kWh lithium-ion battery can be fully charged in as little as 2 hours and 40 minutes using a dedicated wall box, or 7 hours and 30 minutes using the standard 10 amp home charging cable.